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Parliamentary elections were held in Haiti on 12 February 1984. [1] All but one of the candidates were members of the National Unity Party (PUN) of President Jean-Claude Duvalier. [2] The PUN subsequently won all 59 seats. [3]
| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| National Unity Party | 59 | |
| Independents | 0 | |
| Total | 59 | |
| Source: Nohlen | ||
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